TEGAN SCHAUS
Elmira
Summary
Enthusiastic educator with communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans. Provides instruction and guidance to students of all ages. Creates positive classroom environments and wants to see students succeed.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Long Term Occasional Teacher- Grade 1
John Mahood Public School
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Collaborated with colleagues for curriculum development, sharing best practices and creating interdisciplinary units.
- Authored comprehensive report cards to assess student progress and communicate achievement levels effectively
Student Placement Teacher
Riverside Public School
01.2019 - 04.2019
- Planned engaging activities that highlighted parts of the curriculum
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff and students.
- Helped the teacher prepare classroom activities and get supplies ready
- Observed students to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Substitute Teacher
Waterloo Region District School Board
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Enhanced classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and maintaining clear expectations for behavior.
- Increased student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instruction methods tailored to individual learning styles.
- Provided support to special education students in inclusive classrooms, developing accommodations and modifications to meet their unique needs.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment that promoted respect, collaboration, and open communication among students.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
Emergency Substitute Teacher
Upper Grand District School Board
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs.
Student Teacher
Danescourt Primary School
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Implemented and created an intervention for students who speak English as a second language
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, parents, and students.
- Ensured age appropriate and real life contexts within lessons
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities and engaging strategies.
Student Teacher
St. David's Church In Wales Primary School
10.2022 - 02.2023
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Monitored student progress to provide feedback on assignments and guidance on areas requiring improvement.
- Used tests, quizzes, and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Ensured each student was challenged within their learning
Owner/Operator Summer Day Camp
Camp Buttercup
04.2018 - 08.2022
- Identified recreational needs of children and plan programs accordingly
- Planned and arranged recreational equipment for day's activities
- Ensured participants' safety needs are adequately and honestly met
- Handled administrative duties before, during, and post camps
- Met and discussed children's camp days with parents daily
Education
Masters of Education -
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cardiff, Wales06.2023
Bachelor of Early Learning Program Development -
Conestoga College
Kitchener, ON04.2022
High school -
Elmira District Secondary School
Elmira, ON06.2018
Skills
- Student Engagement
- Curriculum Implementation
- Behavioural Management
- Group Instruction
- Flexibility
- Time Management
- Organization
Timeline
Long Term Occasional Teacher- Grade 1
John Mahood Public School
05.2024 - 06.2024
Substitute Teacher
Waterloo Region District School Board
01.2024 - 06.2024
Emergency Substitute Teacher
Upper Grand District School Board
10.2023 - 05.2024
Student Teacher
Danescourt Primary School
02.2023 - 06.2023
Student Teacher
St. David's Church In Wales Primary School
10.2022 - 02.2023
Student Placement Teacher
Riverside Public School
01.2019 - 04.2019
Owner/Operator Summer Day Camp
Camp Buttercup
04.2018 - 08.2022
Masters of Education -
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Bachelor of Early Learning Program Development -
Conestoga College
High school -
Elmira District Secondary School
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